Exams and Tests

The doctor will perform a physical exam to see if a fracture or other serious injury has happened that requires immediate care.

• The examination should check that the nerves or arteries to the foot have not been injured, and also check that the knee or the rest of the leg is not involved.
  
  
  • The doctor will handle and move the foot and ankle to determine what bony areas are involved.
    
    
  • The Achilles tendon will be checked for signs of rupture.
  
  
• X-rays are often, but not always, needed to make sure that a fracture is not present. In some cases of fracture, a CT scan may be needed.